Example sentences of "a [adj] [noun] [vb -s] you " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's a fast ascent on to the bealach , and then a right turn takes you on to a surprising flat little plateau sporting a tiny circular lochan . |
| 2 | Bear in mind that if a total loss occurs you still have to pay any outstanding instalments and if a Motor policy is cancelled you are liable for premiums up to the date we receive from you the Certificate(s) of Insurance . |
| 3 | Well she copes because she had the same problem as me with her hands if she 's writing for long , her hands ache , so she can write a longer letter if she types , so I said I , I did n't really , I like a hand written letter best it seems more personal somehow , perhaps they do , having a typed letter means you can send a longer one , they all mean |
| 4 | Having you family portrait done by a professional photographer gives you more than just a reminder of what your children looked like as they grew up , because a professional has all the best equipment necessary for a top-quality portrait . |
| 5 | It is better , I am inclined to think , never again to listen to a word a professional golfer tells you . |
| 6 | With the help of guides , technical literature and a few telephone calls you can often determine precisely which pieces of equipment you require . |
| 7 | If a fond mum sends you back after a weekend at home with your favourite fruit cake , do you keep it in a tin under the bed and eat it secretly , or demolish it at one swoop by sharing it with others ? |
| 8 | Like , I 'd say to a young officer , maybe just out of the depot [ training centre ] , if a old lady calls you for assistance to her , you 're a police officer and she will look to you for help , ad we have to leave people with a certain level of satisfaction . |
| 9 | Using a light box enables you to superimpose electronic component arrangements onto copper track layout artwork so that you can design the p.c.b . |
| 10 | A joint application allows you to borrow 3½ times the higher annual salary plus a sum equivalent to the lower salary ; or 2½ times your joint income . |
| 11 | However , Bridge of Orchy station is a very convenient starting point , and after crossing beneath the railway line a prominent path leads you up the hill in the direction of a gully that divides Beinn Dorain from its sister Munro , Beinn an Dothaidh . |
| 12 | As a buyer , a similar amount covers you for up to £400 if you 're gazumped , the seller pulls out , or the property is down-valued by more than 5% . |
| 13 | A 45-minute journey takes you to the ‘ top of Europe ’ , better known as the Jungfraujoch . |
| 14 | A 45-minute session makes you feel relaxed and slightly dazed , but not so severely that you ca n't go shopping afterwards . |
| 15 | A warm welcome awaits you with our personal attention , friendly atmosphere and tasty cooking to ensure a happy stay . |
| 16 | Remember a warm welcome awaits you . |
| 17 | A three-dimensional spreadsheet lets you keep several conventional work-sheets together in one file . |
| 18 | The wonderful thing about the USPGA Tour 's year-ending statistics is that a quick perusal leaves you with a crystal- clear picture of what transpired in the previous year : Which players improved the most ; which were at the top of their games ; who won what and where , and when , and how . |
| 19 | A pipe-management system allows you to use this machine on the worksurface . |
| 20 | Cross and take the path towards the youth hostel which runs parallel with the road — a green-topped post tells you this is the start of the walk . |
| 21 | A regular donation entitles you to a newsletter and invitations to events . |
| 22 | If going along to a group on a regular basis helps you to stick at it — do it . |
| 23 | A poor set-up means you are bound to fail . |
| 24 | Dr Taylor said the reason why a good laugh makes you feel better is still a mystery . |
| 25 | A short drive takes you to a monkey sanctuary , model village or miniature stream railway and lots more . |
| 26 | A short walk takes you down to Widemouth Beach one of Cornwall 's finest beaches with a vast expanse of sand , good bathing and wonderful surfing . |
| 27 | ‘ Just a short sprint leaves you struggling for breath , ’ said the younger Stewart , on his first tour with England . |
| 28 | A fifteen-second refresher gives you that vital pause which will enable you to speechread for longer stretches at a time than would be possible otherwise . |
| 29 | A flashing heart tells you that it 's working and the numerals show your pulse rate in beats per minute ( bpm ) . |
| 30 | She says ‘ If a coloured girl tells you off , you are a grown-up , you should give it back . ’ |